Conversation with Scott DeLisi and Jane Lillian Vance | The Ambassador’s Dog

Join us for a live online conversation with Scott DeLisi and Jane Lillian Vance, author and illustrator of The Ambassador’s Dog. Joining them in conversation will be Lisa Mullins, the Boston anchor for NPR's All Things Considered and guest host on NPR’s Here and Now.The......More

Join us for a live online conversation with Scott DeLisi and Jane Lillian Vance, author and illustrator of The Ambassador’s Dog. Joining them in conversation will be Lisa Mullins, the Boston anchor for NPR's All Things Considered and guest host on NPR’s Here and Now.The Ambassador's Dog is a story of the power of serendipitous meetings, the power of dreams, and the power of hope. It tells the tale of a puppy, abandoned and alone, who waited on a trail in what once was the ancient kingdom of Lo on the Tibetan plateau. And it's the tale of the man who was meant to cross his path. It's more than just another dog story, though. It's an important reminder, at a difficult time, that there is compassion and courage and hope to be found in the world if only our hearts are open to seeing them.Author Scott DeLisi served the government of the United States for almost 35 years as a diplomat, capping his career representing President Barack Obama as the U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal from March 2010 to July 2012 and as American Ambassador to the Republic of Uganda from 2012 - 2015. He also served as President George W. Bush’s Ambassador to State of Eritrea from 2004 - 2007. Currently, Ambassador DeLisi is the Executive Director of Engage Nepal, a 501 (c)(3) charity dedicated to helping the people of Nepal as they strive to build a stronger, safer, and more resilient future. Ambassador DeLisi is a graduate of the University of Minnesota, earned the degree of Juris Doctor from the University of Minnesota Law School, and is an alumnus of the Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs. He is married and has 3 children and 3 grandchildren.Ilustrator Jane Lillian Vance calls her work “painted essays.” Her highly detailed, narrative oil paintings allude to traditional cultures’ forms of pilgrimage, medicine, ornament, and reverence. Her award-winning 2010 documentary, A Gift for the Village, about taking her Dalai Lama-sanctioned painting from her home in Virginia to the west of Nepal, was narrated by Lisa Mullins. See Vance’s work and TEDx talk on her website.We invite you to support the author by purchasing a copy of their book from Browseabout Books by clicking HERE. Call-in orders are accepted at (302) 226-2665 or you can stop by the store to purchase a copy. For store hours, please visit their website. Each copy purchased is signed.NOTE: this meeting is being conducted through Zoom. You MUST REGISTER to receive instructions for joining the meeting. If you have need assistance with registration or getting your Zoom invitation, please email us.Basic written instructions for using Zoom may be found here and a brief video tutorial may be found here. Closed captioning is available for this session. Information on enabling closed captioning in Zoom may be found here.

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Natural Selections Book Club | Never Home Alone

The Natural Selections Book Group meets on the first Wednesday of the month to discuss nature-themed books. All are welcome.The 2021 book selections are:January 6 | The Voice of the Coyote by J Frank DobieFebruary 3 | Dr. Tatiana's Sex Advice to All Creation: The Defini......More

The Natural Selections Book Group meets on the first Wednesday of the month to discuss nature-themed books. All are welcome.The 2021 book selections are:January 6 | The Voice of the Coyote by J Frank DobieFebruary 3 | Dr. Tatiana's Sex Advice to All Creation: The Definitive Guide to the Evolutionary Biology of Sex by Olivia JudsonMarch 3 | Never Home Alone: from microbes to millipedes, camel crickets, and honeybees, the natural history of where we live by Rob DunnApril 7: Buzz, Sting, Bite : why we need insects by Anne Sverdrup-ThygesonMay 5: A Naturalist at Large: The Best Essays of Bernd Heinrich by Bernd HeinrichJune 2: She Has Her Mother’s Laugh: The Powers, Perversions and Potential of Heredity by Carl ZimmerJuly 7: Everything All At Once : how to unleash your inner nerd, tap into radical curiosity, and solve any problem by Bill NyeAugust 4: Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin KimmererSeptember 1 | Nature’s Best Hope: a new approach to conservation that starts in your yard by Doug TallamyOctober 6: Eager: the surprising, secret life of beavers and why they matter by Ben GoldfarbNovember 3: The Hidden Life of Trees: what they feel, how they communicate : discoveries from a secret world by Peter WohllebenDecember 1: An Elegant Defense: the extraordinary new science of the immune system by Matt RichtelNOTE: this meeting is being conducted through Zoom. You MUST REGISTER to receive instructions for joining the meeting. If you need assistance with registration or getting your Zoom meeting invitation link, please email the library.Basic written instructions for using Zoom may be found here and a brief video tutorial may be found here. Closed captioning is available for all our sessions. Information on enabling closed captioning in Zoom may be found here.

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AARP Tax-Aide

Tax-Aide, a partnership between the AARP Foundation and the IRS, is a free service intended for taxpayers who cannot afford paid tax preparation. Tax-Aide is open to taxpayers of all ages, especially those over 50.Starting Thursday, February 25 and continuing through Th......More

Tax-Aide, a partnership between the AARP Foundation and the IRS, is a free service intended for taxpayers who cannot afford paid tax preparation. Tax-Aide is open to taxpayers of all ages, especially those over 50.Starting Thursday, February 25 and continuing through Thursday, April 15, volunteers will prepare returns in the large meeting room in the library from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Appointments are required and can be made by calling 302-703-7198. You must leave your name and the best phone number to reach you between 7:00 PM & 8:00 PM when call backs are made. Allow up to 48 hours for a call back. The caller number may appear as “wireless/ unknown caller.” Do not call or visit the Library to make an appointment.This year returns will be prepared using the drop-off method approved by AARP and the IRS. Taxpayers will leave their relevant documents with the Tax-Aide volunteers. An inventory checklist will document the forms. Taxpayer will be called if there are any questions/issues that need clarification. When the return has been completed, reviewed and printed, the taxpayer will be called and given a date/time to come back at which time the return will be explained and signed. A copy is provided and documents given back.In advance of the appointment, taxpayers are required to complete IRS Form 13614-C, Intake/Interview sheet which can be downloaded here. You also can request the form be emailed to you by sending an email to Tax-Aide.If filing jointly, both taxpayers do not need to come to the appointment. Taxpayers need to bring the following to their appointment: Picture IDSocial security cards for everyone on the returnAll forms reporting incomeDocuments in support of itemized deductionsA complete list of required items, Checklist for Free Tax Return Preparation, may be found here.

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Spanish Conversation Group

Join Spanish speakers 18 to improve your Spanish-speaking skills. Please note: basic Spanish conversational ability is required.For more than a decade, this group has met at the Lewes Public Library where students can practice, improve and enjoy their Spanish. Owing to......More

Join Spanish speakers 18 to improve your Spanish-speaking skills. Please note: basic Spanish conversational ability is required.For more than a decade, this group has met at the Lewes Public Library where students can practice, improve and enjoy their Spanish. Owing to COVID, we now meet via Zoom and not in the library building.We are not a traditional class — there is no Spanish teacher. Instead, we are a group of people who already speak some Spanish, or who have studied some Spanish, or who are now taking some classes elsewhere. Our members include retirees, college students, and others who have a range of Spanish speaking abilities. Members of the group make suggestions as to what we might do in future classes. There is usually a ‘homework’ assignment preparing each person to talk in Spanish for 2 to 3 minutes to the group. We also have 'icebreakers', we play games, and listen to 'invited guests' who speak on various topics. Each week is different. Nearly all of the discussions are in Spanish.Not sure if this is right for you? Then attend a session and see for yourself. We are very informal, friendly and there is no pressure to participate. You’ll know if the group is right for you. If you sign up, we’ll send you the agenda for the next meeting, including our Zoom link. Or for more information, call José at 202 494-2623.NOTE: this meeting is being conducted through Zoom. You MUST REGISTER to receive instructions for how to join the meeting. If you need help with registration or your Zoom meeting invitation, email the library.Basic written instructions for using Zoom may be found here and a brief video tutorial may be found here.

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Virtual Teen Meetup

Join your friends from the Lewes Public Library via Zoom for a weekly meetup. We will play games like Among Us and Trivia and also hold our club meetings. Registration is required for access to the Zoom. You must be a teen to join.

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Conversation with Ed Ruggero | Comes the War

Join us for a live online conversation with Ed Ruggero, author of Comes the War, the second book in the Eddie Harkins series. Joining Ed in conversation is USA Today bestselling author and investigative reporter Hank Phillippi Ryan.April 1944, the fifty-fifth month of t......More

Join us for a live online conversation with Ed Ruggero, author of Comes the War, the second book in the Eddie Harkins series. Joining Ed in conversation is USA Today bestselling author and investigative reporter Hank Phillippi Ryan.April 1944, the fifty-fifth month of the war in Europe. The entire island of Britain fairly buzzes with the coiled energy of a million men poised to leap the Channel to France, the first, riskiest step in the Allies’ long slog to the heart of Germany and the end of the war. Lieutenant Eddie Harkins is tasked to investigate the murder of Helen Batcheller, an OSS analyst. Harkins is assigned a British driver, Private Pamela Lowell, to aid in his investigation. Lowell is smart, brave and resourceful; like Harkins, she is prone to speak her mind even when it doesn’t help her. Soon a suspect is arrested and Harkins is ordered to stop digging. Suspicious, he continues his investigation only to find himself trapped in a web of Soviet secrets. As bombs fall, Harkins must solve the murder and reveal the spies before it is too late.Ed Ruggero is a West Point graduate and former Army officer who has studied, practiced, and taught leadership for more than twenty-five years. His client list includes the FBI, the New York City Police Department, CEO Conference Europe, the CIA, the Young Presidents Organization, and Forbes, among many others. He has appeared on CNN, The History Channel, the Discovery Channel, and CNBC. Ruggero's previous work includes the nonfiction books Duty First: West Point and the Making of American Leaders and The First Men In: U.S. Paratroopers and the Fight to Save D-Day. He lives in Lewes, Delaware.USA Today bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan has won six Agatha Awards in addition to Anthony, Macavity, Daphne du Maurier, and Mary Higgins Clark Awards. As on-air investigative reporter for Boston's WHDH-TV, she's won 37 Emmys and many more journalism honors. A past president of National Sisters in Crime and founder of MWA University, Ryan lives in Boston with her husband, a nationally renowned civil rights and criminal defense attorney. Her most recent books are The Murder List, The First To Lie, and the forthcoming Her Perfect Life, due out this fall.We invite you to support the author by purchasing a copy of their book from Browseabout Books by clicking HERE. Call-in orders are accepted at (302) 226-2665 or you can stop by the store to purchase a copy. For store hours, please visit their website. Each copy purchased comes with a signed bookplate.NOTE: this meeting is being conducted through Zoom. You MUST REGISTER to receive instructions for joining the meeting. If you have need assistance with registration or getting your Zoom invitation, please email us.Basic written instructions for using Zoom may be found here and a brief video tutorial may be found here. Closed captioning is available for this session. Information on enabling closed captioning in Zoom may be found here.

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Retirement Bootcamp | Retirement Investing

Planning for retirement can be tricky, it's full of twists, turns and not nearly enough road signs. Wouldn't it be nice if you had a map, or maybe a checklist for planning a successful retirement? This detailed retirement investing seminar is designed to educate those w......More

Planning for retirement can be tricky, it's full of twists, turns and not nearly enough road signs. Wouldn't it be nice if you had a map, or maybe a checklist for planning a successful retirement? This detailed retirement investing seminar is designed to educate those who are nearing retirement or who have recently retired. We will cover the importance and basic strategies to plan a successful retirement, maximize your social security benefit and position your portfolio to last. Our goal is to help make people aware of the challenges in retirement and teach them suitable ways to prepare and overcome them.Presented by Robert Jeter, CFP, CRPC is a Financial Advisor at InFocus Financial Advisors, Inc. and instructor with the Money School, a program of the Delaware Community Reinvestment Action Council.NOTE: this meeting is being conducted through ClickMeeting, an online meeting platform. You MUST REGISTER to receive instructions for joining the meeting.If you have need assistance with registration or getting your meeting invitation, please email us.This workshop is presented by The Money School. Log in demoneyschool.org to register and to view the full class listing. To register by phone, call 1-877-307-6858.

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RPG Club (Role Playing Games)

Lewes Public Library's Teen RPG Club is starting a new spring/summer 2021 series and we are looking for experienced players to join our game! Space is limited, so sign up today!Join Lewes Public Library's Virtual Teen RPG (Role Playing Game) Club! Here you will experien......More

Lewes Public Library's Teen RPG Club is starting a new spring/summer 2021 series and we are looking for experienced players to join our game! Space is limited, so sign up today!Join Lewes Public Library's Virtual Teen RPG (Role Playing Game) Club! Here you will experience a fantasy world similar to Lord of the Rings: Battle monsters; discover treasures; go on adventures! You can choose to become a blacksmith, open a tavern, or travel the land - do almost anything you want with just a pencil, dice, and a character sheet!After you are accepted into the game, you will get access to the club meetings snd information, and Zoom information. Character sheets and dice will be provided as needed. This is a teen-ran program. Please contact Cailan Wilkinson at cailan05@icloud.com with any further questions or concerns. Previous experience is required. Ages 12-17 welcome.

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Topical Seminars

Offered the 1st Friday of every month, these seminars foster curiosity in sessions of elevated discourse on a variety of topics. Open to anyone seeking intellectual insight. Participants are expected to prepare for monthly sessions by reading a short paper and suggested......More

Offered the 1st Friday of every month, these seminars foster curiosity in sessions of elevated discourse on a variety of topics. Open to anyone seeking intellectual insight. Participants are expected to prepare for monthly sessions by reading a short paper and suggested pertinent articles.Each meeting consists of a short presentation of the topic followed by a spirited conversation based on this reading and research.For the Topical Essays format, scheduled periodically throughout the year, participants are required to submit written responses to a written essay submitted by a community member in advance of the meeting.February 5 | The Role of Myth in Our Political PolarityMarch 5 | Meaning in Art (Topical Essay)April 2 | TBDMay 7 | TBDJune 4 | TBDFor more information about the day's topic and readings, visit the Topical Seminars website.NOTE: these sessions are conducted through Zoom. You MUST REGISTER to receive instructions for joining the meetings. If you have need assistance with registration or getting your Zoom invitation, please email the library.Basic written instructions for using Zoom may be found here and a brief video tutorial may be found here.

Lunchtime Story Readings for Adults by Suzanne Savoy

The Lewes Public Library's Shakespeare Festival is pleased to present Lunchtime Story Readings by Suzanne Savoy, offered every Sunday and Wednesday at 12:30 PM. Registration is required.Bring your lunch—or just a cup of joe—to this half-hour short-story reading by actor......More

The Lewes Public Library's Shakespeare Festival is pleased to present Lunchtime Story Readings by Suzanne Savoy, offered every Sunday and Wednesday at 12:30 PM. Registration is required.Bring your lunch—or just a cup of joe—to this half-hour short-story reading by actor Suzanne Savoy or a guest reader with a brief chat following. Note: these stories are intended for adults due to thematic material and language. Suzanne Savoy created and stars in the acclaimed piece Je Christine. She is an educator, designer, and performer living in NYC. A graduate of The National Theatre School of Canada, she is a recurring character on House of Cards, The Knick, For Life, and Better Call Saul. She has performed with the Alley Theatre in Houston and The Shakespeare Project in NYC. Suzanne is a member of Actors’ Equity.NOTE: this meeting is being conducted through Zoom. You MUST REGISTER to receive instructions for joining the meeting. If you have need assistance with registration or getting your Zoom invitation, please email us.Basic written instructions for using Zoom may be found here and a brief video tutorial may be found here.This program is supported, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on DelawareScene.com.

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Food for Thought

A diverse group discussing topics determined by majority vote. Enjoy a stimulating comfortable atmosphere of reasoned interaction. No preparation is necessary but be prepared to put your brain in gear. Here are the Food for Thought meeting guidelines.NOTE: this session ......More

A diverse group discussing topics determined by majority vote. Enjoy a stimulating comfortable atmosphere of reasoned interaction. No preparation is necessary but be prepared to put your brain in gear. Here are the Food for Thought meeting guidelines.NOTE: this session is conducted through Zoom. You MUST REGISTER to receive instructions for joining the meeting. If you have need assistance with registration or getting your Zoom invitation, please email us.Basic written instructions for using Zoom may be found here and a brief video tutorial may be found here.

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Lives in the Law | Laurence Tribe: Friend of the Court

This series brings together noted figures in the world of law – lawyers, professors, journalists, and activists – to join in dialogue about their lives in the law along with how their work bears on some of the most controversial issues of our time. Ronald Collins, a ret......More

This series brings together noted figures in the world of law – lawyers, professors, journalists, and activists – to join in dialogue about their lives in the law along with how their work bears on some of the most controversial issues of our time. Ronald Collins, a retired law professor and the Library’s first Distinguished Lecturer, will host the series including conducting interviews and inviting dialogue. The series is meant for laypersons and specialists alike. Audience participation by way of questions and comments is welcome and encouraged.Schedule to date:Thursday, January 21 | Stanley Goldman: The Lingering Effects of the HolocaustMonday, January 25 | David Cole: The Future of Civil Rights & Civil Liberties in the Roberts CourtMonday, February 1 | Amy Howe: SCOTUSblog and the Supreme CourtMonday, February 8 | Floyd Abrams: The Life of a First Amendment LawyerWednesday, February 17 | Richard Hasen: A Post-Mortem on the 2020 Elections and the Way ForwardMonday, March 8 | Laurence Tribe: Friend of the CourtLaurence H. Tribe is Carl M. Loeb University Professor and Professor of Constitutional Law at Harvard Law School. Tribe helped write the constitutions of South Africa, the Czech Republic, and the Marshall Islands; prevailed in three-fifths of the many appellate cases he has argued (including 35 in the U.S. Supreme Court); was appointed in 2010 by President Obama and Attorney General Holder to serve as the first Senior Counselor for Access to Justice; and written 115 books and articles, including his treatise, American Constitutional Law, cited more than any other legal text since 1950. Former Solicitor General Erwin Griswold wrote: “[N]o book, and no lawyer not on the [Supreme] Court, has ever had a greater influence on the development of American constitutional law,” and the Northwestern Law Review opined that no-one else “in American history has… simultaneously achieved Tribe’s preeminence… as a practitioner and… scholar of constitutional law.”Ronald Collins is the former Harold S. Shefelman scholar at the University of Washington Law School. He served as a Supreme Court fellow for Chief Justice Warren Burger. He is the editor of the weekly blog First Amendment News and is on the editorial board of SCOTUSblog. He is also the co-chair of The First Amendment Salons and the co-director of the History Book Festival. He is the author of some dozen books on everything from artificial intelligence and free speech to campaign finance law, and on individuals including Justice Holmes, Machiavelli, comedian Lenny Bruce, and poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti.NOTE: this meeting is being conducted through Zoom. You MUST REGISTER to receive instructions for joining the meeting. If you have need assistance with registration or getting your Zoom invitation, please email us.Basic written instructions for using Zoom may be found here and a brief video tutorial may be found here.

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English Conversation Group

Join English as a Second Language speakers to improve your English listening and speaking skills, increase your vocabulary, and practice pronunciation. NOTE: basic conversational English ability is required. Group is open to anyone aged 16 .NOTE: this meeting is being c......More

Join English as a Second Language speakers to improve your English listening and speaking skills, increase your vocabulary, and practice pronunciation. NOTE: basic conversational English ability is required. Group is open to anyone aged 16 .NOTE: this meeting is being conducted through Zoom. You MUST REGISTER to receive instructions for how to join the meeting. If you need help with registration or your Zoom meeting invitation, email the library.Basic written instructions for using Zoom may be found here and a brief video tutorial may be found here.

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Stay-At-Home Story Time with The Lewes Public Library

Join Miss Jen for Stay-At-Home Story Time any time from the comfort of your home. This week's playlist is "Animal Stories."A new story time playlist will be added to the Lewes Public Library YouTube Channel every Tuesday at 10:30am, until we're able to have story time a......More

Join Miss Jen for Stay-At-Home Story Time any time from the comfort of your home. This week's playlist is "Animal Stories."A new story time playlist will be added to the Lewes Public Library YouTube Channel every Tuesday at 10:30am, until we're able to have story time at the library again. Check out our Stay-at-Home Story Time playlists on our YouTube Channel.

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Lunchtime Story Readings for Adults by Suzanne Savoy

The Lewes Public Library's Shakespeare Festival is pleased to present Lunchtime Story Readings by Suzanne Savoy, offered every Sunday and Wednesday at 12:30 PM. Registration is required.Bring your lunch—or just a cup of joe—to this half-hour short-story reading by actor......More

The Lewes Public Library's Shakespeare Festival is pleased to present Lunchtime Story Readings by Suzanne Savoy, offered every Sunday and Wednesday at 12:30 PM. Registration is required.Bring your lunch—or just a cup of joe—to this half-hour short-story reading by actor Suzanne Savoy or a guest reader with a brief chat following. Note: these stories are intended for adults due to thematic material and language. Suzanne Savoy created and stars in the acclaimed piece Je Christine. She is an educator, designer, and performer living in NYC. A graduate of The National Theatre School of Canada, she is a recurring character on House of Cards, The Knick, For Life, and Better Call Saul. She has performed with the Alley Theatre in Houston and The Shakespeare Project in NYC. Suzanne is a member of Actors’ Equity.NOTE: this meeting is being conducted through Zoom. You MUST REGISTER to receive instructions for joining the meeting. If you have need assistance with registration or getting your Zoom invitation, please email us.Basic written instructions for using Zoom may be found here and a brief video tutorial may be found here.This program is supported, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on DelawareScene.com.

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AARP Tax-Aide

Tax-Aide, a partnership between the AARP Foundation and the IRS, is a free service intended for taxpayers who cannot afford paid tax preparation. Tax-Aide is open to taxpayers of all ages, especially those over 50.Starting Thursday, February 25 and continuing through Th......More

Tax-Aide, a partnership between the AARP Foundation and the IRS, is a free service intended for taxpayers who cannot afford paid tax preparation. Tax-Aide is open to taxpayers of all ages, especially those over 50.Starting Thursday, February 25 and continuing through Thursday, April 15, volunteers will prepare returns in the large meeting room in the library from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Appointments are required and can be made by calling 302-703-7198. You must leave your name and the best phone number to reach you between 7:00 PM & 8:00 PM when call backs are made. Allow up to 48 hours for a call back. The caller number may appear as “wireless/ unknown caller.” Do not call or visit the Library to make an appointment.This year returns will be prepared using the drop-off method approved by AARP and the IRS. Taxpayers will leave their relevant documents with the Tax-Aide volunteers. An inventory checklist will document the forms. Taxpayer will be called if there are any questions/issues that need clarification. When the return has been completed, reviewed and printed, the taxpayer will be called and given a date/time to come back at which time the return will be explained and signed. A copy is provided and documents given back.In advance of the appointment, taxpayers are required to complete IRS Form 13614-C, Intake/Interview sheet which can be downloaded here. You also can request the form be emailed to you by sending an email to Tax-Aide.If filing jointly, both taxpayers do not need to come to the appointment. Taxpayers need to bring the following to their appointment: Picture IDSocial security cards for everyone on the returnAll forms reporting incomeDocuments in support of itemized deductionsA complete list of required items, Checklist for Free Tax Return Preparation, may be found here.

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Spanish Conversation Group

Join Spanish speakers 18 to improve your Spanish-speaking skills. Please note: basic Spanish conversational ability is required.For more than a decade, this group has met at the Lewes Public Library where students can practice, improve and enjoy their Spanish. Owing to......More

Join Spanish speakers 18 to improve your Spanish-speaking skills. Please note: basic Spanish conversational ability is required.For more than a decade, this group has met at the Lewes Public Library where students can practice, improve and enjoy their Spanish. Owing to COVID, we now meet via Zoom and not in the library building.We are not a traditional class — there is no Spanish teacher. Instead, we are a group of people who already speak some Spanish, or who have studied some Spanish, or who are now taking some classes elsewhere. Our members include retirees, college students, and others who have a range of Spanish speaking abilities. Members of the group make suggestions as to what we might do in future classes. There is usually a ‘homework’ assignment preparing each person to talk in Spanish for 2 to 3 minutes to the group. We also have 'icebreakers', we play games, and listen to 'invited guests' who speak on various topics. Each week is different. Nearly all of the discussions are in Spanish.Not sure if this is right for you? Then attend a session and see for yourself. We are very informal, friendly and there is no pressure to participate. You’ll know if the group is right for you. If you sign up, we’ll send you the agenda for the next meeting, including our Zoom link. Or for more information, call José at 202 494-2623.NOTE: this meeting is being conducted through Zoom. You MUST REGISTER to receive instructions for how to join the meeting. If you need help with registration or your Zoom meeting invitation, email the library.Basic written instructions for using Zoom may be found here and a brief video tutorial may be found here.

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Virtual Teen Meetup

Join your friends from the Lewes Public Library via Zoom for a weekly meetup. We will play games like Among Us and Trivia and also hold our club meetings. Registration is required for access to the Zoom. You must be a teen to join.

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Retirement Roadmap

Nearing retirement or recently retired? This course is for you. We will examine the things you need to do to be prepared to take the major step into retirement. We will also talk about considerations for those who are newly retired to maximize your retirement years.Pres......More

Nearing retirement or recently retired? This course is for you. We will examine the things you need to do to be prepared to take the major step into retirement. We will also talk about considerations for those who are newly retired to maximize your retirement years.Presented by Robert Jeter, CFP, CRPC, a Financial Advisor at InFocus Financial Advisors, Inc. and instructor with the Money School, a program of the Delaware Community Reinvestment Action Council.NOTE: this meeting is being conducted through ClickMeeting, an online meeting platform. You MUST REGISTER to receive instructions for joining the meeting.If you have need assistance with registration or getting your meeting invitation, please email us.This workshop is presented by The Money School. Log in demoneyschool.org to register and to view the full class listing. To register by phone, call 1-877-307-6858.

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Conversation with Bryan Reardon | Let Her Lie

Join us for a live online conversation with New York Times bestselling author Bryan Reardon as he discusses his latest thriller, Let Her Lie: A Novel, in which a dejected filmmaker lets his curiosity get the best of him and plunges into a web of depravity and danger fro......More

Join us for a live online conversation with New York Times bestselling author Bryan Reardon as he discusses his latest thriller, Let Her Lie: A Novel, in which a dejected filmmaker lets his curiosity get the best of him and plunges into a web of depravity and danger from which there might be no escape.Theo Snyder is at the end of his rope. One minute he was on top of the world, his documentary film The Basement a massive critical and commercial hit, the next crestfallen when his latest film was canceled after an embarrassingly public misstep. As his desperation grows, he makes a bold decision: to pursue the story of the notorious "Halo Killer," Jasper Ross-Johnson. But delving into the life and mind of a serial killer could prove more deadly than Theo ever could have imagined.Bryan Reardon is the bestselling author of Finding Jake, The Real Michael Swann, and The Perfect Plan. Prior to becoming a full-time writer, Bryan worked for the State of Delaware for more than a decade, starting in the Office of the Governor. He holds a degree in psychology from the University of Notre Dame and lives in West Chester, Pennsylvania, with his wife and kids.We invite you to support the author by purchasing a copy of their book from Browseabout Books by clicking HERE. Call-in orders are accepted at (302) 226-2665 or you can stop by the store to purchase a copy. For store hours, please visit their website. Each copy purchased comes with a signed bookplate.NOTE: this meeting is being conducted through Zoom. You MUST REGISTER to receive instructions for joining the meeting. If you have need assistance with registration or getting your Zoom invitation, please email us.Basic written instructions for using Zoom may be found here and a brief video tutorial may be found here. Closed captioning is available for this session. Information on enabling closed captioning in Zoom may be found here.

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RPG Club (Role Playing Games)

Lewes Public Library's Teen RPG Club is starting a new spring/summer 2021 series and we are looking for experienced players to join our game! Space is limited, so sign up today!Join Lewes Public Library's Virtual Teen RPG (Role Playing Game) Club! Here you will experien......More

Lewes Public Library's Teen RPG Club is starting a new spring/summer 2021 series and we are looking for experienced players to join our game! Space is limited, so sign up today!Join Lewes Public Library's Virtual Teen RPG (Role Playing Game) Club! Here you will experience a fantasy world similar to Lord of the Rings: Battle monsters; discover treasures; go on adventures! You can choose to become a blacksmith, open a tavern, or travel the land - do almost anything you want with just a pencil, dice, and a character sheet!After you are accepted into the game, you will get access to the club meetings snd information, and Zoom information. Character sheets and dice will be provided as needed. This is a teen-ran program. Please contact Cailan Wilkinson at cailan05@icloud.com with any further questions or concerns. Previous experience is required. Ages 12-17 welcome.

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Lewes Library Evening Book Club | A Long Petal of the Sea

This book club meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday at 6:30 PM Eastern Time. All are welcome!To date, the 2021 book selections are:March 11 | A Long Petal of the Sea by Isabel AllendeApril 8 | The Feather Thief by Kirk Wallace JohnsonMay 13 | Disappearing Earth by Julia Ph......More

This book club meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday at 6:30 PM Eastern Time. All are welcome!To date, the 2021 book selections are:March 11 | A Long Petal of the Sea by Isabel AllendeApril 8 | The Feather Thief by Kirk Wallace JohnsonMay 13 | Disappearing Earth by Julia PhillipsJune 10 | Song of Solomon by Toni MorrisonNOTE: this meeting is being conducted through Zoom. You MUST REGISTER to receive instructions for joining the meeting. If you need assistance with registration or getting your Zoom meeting invitation link, please email the library.Basic written instructions for using Zoom may be found here and a brief video tutorial may be found here. Closed captioning is available for all our sessions. Information on enabling closed captioning in Zoom may be found here.

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McAleer-Paulson School of Irish Dance Live Stream!

Join us for a live streamed celebration of Irish culture with the McAleer-Paulson School of Irish Dance as part of Milford Presbyterian's 2nd Fridays. 7:00pm, March 12th. Visit Lewes Library's YouTube Channel, or register to receive a direct link the day of the event.

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